I got something very exciting in the mail last week. A package full of Paleo goodies. It was a set of four amazingly delicious Nikki’s Coconut Butter jars. Each jar had a very unique and different flavor, and their presentation and branding was beautifully done. I had never tried them before, so I didn’t really […]
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These Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Bars are such a treat. I made these for my honey on Valentine’s Day, and he absolutely adored them. The plan was to eat a few that day, and then just keep the rest in the freezer for whenever we felt like having a treat in the future. All you need
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Hope you all had a wonderful weekend, and enjoyed your Super Bowl parties and all of the goodies that were served. This year I kept my Super Bowl food very basic Paleo; I ate tons of sweet potatoes, grilled proteins and delicious salads with lots of fruits. My husband, however, totally caved in and had 4+ slices
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Pico de Gallo is a condiment you want to keep in your refrigerator at all times. Reason being: it is so versatile and stupid delicious. You can use it to top proteins (goes really well on top of grilled chicken or steak), to top omelets or egg scrambles, to spread on any type of roasted root or sweet
Twice baked? What does that mean? Is it a lot of work? Does it take hours to do? These might be some of the questions that pop into your head a after reading today’s recipe’s name. Totally normal. I’d be thinking the same thing too. Twice baked means just that. These sweet potatoes are first
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Cashew Clusters have become one of my husband’s favorite treats. I keep them in the freezer for him, and slowly, but surely, I see them disappear. He’ll eat one or two at a time, so nothing crazy either, but he likes to enjoy them after dinner along with a nice cup of coffee. He’s one
Creamy Paleo Coco Bites to the rescue. Have you ever been in such a hurry that you need to leave your house faster than lightening and there is no time at all for you to pack a lunch? Ah, yes. That’s happened to me…quite a few times. And when it happens, it stresses me out,
If you talk to my friends, they’ll tell you that they’ve definitely had these Crispy Purple Sweet Potatoes served to them as a side dish when they come over for dinner in my home. Yup. That’s because these are my go-to side dish in wintertime and I am not shy about serving it over and
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Goodness me, these Mini Paleo Fudge Cups are something special. I have a thing for chocolate and I won’t deny it. Sometimes, I feel like my desire for chocolate is stronger than me…to the point where there is little to nothing I can do about stopping my mad cravings. When I get that chocolate-driven urge,
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School is back in session this week for most kids, teens, young adults, and some adults. Summer break has come to an end, and it’s now time to focus and get back into that good ol’ routine that makes it easier to accomplish great results.With school and extra curricular activities, it is really easy to
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Last week, my husband asked me what I wanted for my birthday. I love my birthday — I am a Leo so of course I love my birthday — and typically I choose to go out and enjoy a full day of crazy-fun activities surrounded by my best friends and family. This year was different,
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To honor National Cheesecake Day I am sharing an all Paleo cheesecake recipe today. I think most of us secretly love cheesecake, but are afraid to have a piece. Whether it be for weight gain reasons, for dairy intolerance reasons, or for gluten intolerance reasons, we feel intimidated to enjoy a delicious, creamy, sweet piece all to ourselves. And that’s
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Whenever we have a family event or get-together, it is very likely that my mother-in-law and sister-in-law will ask me to bring my guacamole. It’s cute how much they love my Guacamole. I love to see how they enjoy it so much, so of course I always say yes. I just recently brought it for a 4th of July party
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Dinners in my home have become lighter and lighter these days, and that’s because summer this year has come with mighty power! The days are so hot out there, that all I want to do is drink lots of water and eat foods that are the opposite of hot. Soups, baked potatoes and casseroles are out for a while,
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I have a love-hate relationship with our current weather. I adore the sun, the fun summer activities, to wear shorts and flip flops, and the general summer vibes. However, when the temperature reaches the three-digit mark, things get real. I mean I shower, get all ready to go out, and as soon as I walk
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Today’s Healthy Bowl has bold, flavorful and naturally sweet ingredients. I’ve added cherries, blackberries and bananas to the mix. Isn’t this Blackberry Bliss Healthy Bowl with Cherries on Top just dreamy? It sure is. And it will quench your thirst and cool you down after a long day out in this summer-like heat. Cherries are
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My favorite dinners consist of nice juicy steaks and hearty side dishes. Give me that, and I melt. When we go out for dinner and I order this combination, I will not stop saying “this is so good” until the meal is over; my husband knows I tend to do this and knows how passionate
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It’s June already! Can you believe it? How CRAZY is that? Seems like we went directly from winter to summer, skipping Spring altogether. Time is passing by way too fast. I don’t know about you, but I’m definitely planning on slowing down to be able to take it all in, and really savor the sunshine
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With the weather getting warmer and the days getting longer, nothing sounds better than a wholesomely delicious Healthy Bowl to cool off, unwind and recover. You guys know I am in love with these little bowls of healthiness, right? I think it’s pretty obvious by know — I’ve shared what seems like a million recipes already
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I have a fun recipe for you guys today; a delicious Strawberry Dream Healthy Bowl. Since it’s springtime, and the weather is warming up fast, I have been cooling off and quenching my thirst with these fun frozen fruit bowls. I can’t seem to get enough! Whole Foods has all sorts of wonderful displays of
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